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MG TD TF 1500 - windscreen update

Mike took the assembly to the glass shop that cut the original too large piece and asked them to fit and assemble it. Unfortunately, he picked it up without inspecting it. Seems the wiper wire had bulged out, and they used a screwdriver to force it back in which cracked the glass and damaged the wire. They also told him they used "thinner" rubber on the top and sides, which we found to be invisible! Yikes. Time to find another glass shop. George
George Butz

That's probably why most guys here "fit and assemble" their own. I have done two of them and I doubt a reputable glass shop would want to touch it. Mine didn't!
efh Haskell

Ed, I had no problem doing my own using a pre-cut glass from Abingdon years ago. This started with a previously replaced, less than perfectly cut/sized glass that was shattered and then used for a pattern. I think the shape/size is now right so if he can get another piece cut somewhere I may give it another go. George
George Butz

Cardboard template, cutouts & windscreen poly is the way to go. Great info in the archive George. Cheers
Peter TD 5801
P Hehir

My first one was done during my resto. A few years later it met a rock head on but it was shatterproof. I just taped it up real good, removed it (in situ), took it to a local glass shop, and he made me an exact duplicate. I just reinstalled it (in situ again). and it's still there 2 years later
Ed
efh Haskell

If you can find a rubber or rubber/cork gasket with adhesive on one side I find the job is easier and less likely to 'suck in' later. If not you can lube up the gasket and then wait a few days with occasional cleaning to wash the lube away before trimming.
Christopher Couper

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